Thickening Facial Foam and Surfactant Amounts

Recommendations for Your Facial Foam Formula

Regarding the facial foam formula you created, which contains Water, Amino Wash, Creamy Foamer, AHA, Glycerin, Vitamin B3, and preservative, and resulted in a rather liquid texture, you wish to thicken it to a consistency similar to typical facial foams and are wondering about the amounts of Amino Wash and Creamy Foamer.

Adding Viscosity to the Formula

To thicken your facial foam, you can add gelling agents or thickeners that are compatible with the surfactants in your formula. Commonly used and recommended thickeners include:

• SugarThick: This is an easy-to-use thickener that works well in formulas containing various surfactants, including Amino Wash and Creamy Foamer. It is typically used at a rate of 1-5% to adjust the viscosity as desired.
• EasyThick: Another option for increasing viscosity in shampoo or liquid soap formulas, also easy to use. It is generally used at a rate of 3-15%.
• Xanthan Gum: This is a gelling agent that can also be used to thicken formulas containing surfactants.

The choice of thickener and the exact amount will depend on the desired viscosity you aim for.

Amounts of Amino Wash and Creamy Foamer

Regarding the amounts of Amino Wash at 20% and Creamy Foamer at 10% in your formula, these percentages are within the recommended usage ranges for both ingredients.

• Amino Wash is recommended for use at a rate of 5-25%.
• Creamy Foamer is recommended for use at a rate of 3-30% (typically 10-15% is recommended).

The amount of surfactant used affects the amount of foam and the feeling after use. It is normal that you feel a small amount produces a lot of foam. Using amounts within the recommended range is not considered excessive; it depends on your preference for the level of foam.

Other ingredients in your formula, such as AHA, Glycerin, Vitamin B3, and preservative, are also good components that enhance the properties of your facial foam product.